Research
Effect of Growing Media on Common Greenhouse Pests
Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, and fungus gnats, Bradysia spp., are major insect pests of greenhouse production systems. Both inse... more »
Preconditioning Wood Substrates for Greenhouse Crop Production
The use of wood products in soilless greenhouse substrates continues to increase in popularity and demand around the globe. As more research is conduc... more »
CSU Educator Receives Career Honors
Jim Klett, was recently awarded the Lee Sommers Agricultural Sciences Distinguished Career Award at Colorado State University. Klett is a longtime ... more »
Horticultural Research Institute Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced it is accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year. These scholarships... more »
UNH Launches Cold-Hardy Hydrangea Research Project
New Hampshire has seen a dramatic increase in cut flower farms, underscoring the need for reliable research to support the state’s flower industry. ... more »
Seeing Inside Your Container Media
When you buy a good-quality root substrate, you are mostly purchasing holes. Solid particles from peat, bark, perlite, wood fiber and other components... more »